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April 17, 1997 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Corbin Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS SETTING 8 FT. TIMBERS WHEN HE BENT OVER TO PICK UP TIMBERS. HE FELT A BURNING ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF HIS STOMACH.

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